The cyclist, aged 37, was riding from Liphook when an unknown vehicle struck him near Haslemere at approximately 5pm and failed to stop at the scene.

Fortunately, another car stopped soon after to help the injured cyclist on the B2131 Shottermill Road and Surrey Police has issued a public appeal for information into identifying the driver who failed to stop.

PC Mark Russell, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: "This is a serious offence, with the cyclist sustaining a leg fracture.